# Particle

> Particle is an integrated IoT Platform-as-a-Service company. This file maps the primary marketing and product resources on www.particle.io. For technical developer documentation, API references, and tutorials, use docs.particle.io.

www.particle.io is the marketing and product overview site for Particle Industries, Inc. It covers platform architecture, hardware offerings, pricing models, enterprise solutions, and corporate information.

For developers implementing firmware or software integrations, docs.particle.io serves as the authoritative source for Device OS API references, Cloud APIs, CLI tools, and debugging tutorials.

## Primary pages

- [Home](https://www.particle.io/): Main homepage providing an overarching look at the integrated IoT platform.
- [Platform Overview](https://www.particle.io/platform/particle-iot-platform-as-a-service/): High-level breakdown of Particle's full-stack IoT Platform-as-a-Service capabilities and value proposition.
- [Device OS](https://www.particle.io/platform/device-os/): Information on Particle's embedded, rock-solid IoT operating system that handles low-level hardware abstractions.
- [Particle Cloud](https://www.particle.io/platform/particle-cloud/): Details on the secure data pipeline, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and fleet management infrastructure.
- [Particle Connectivity](https://www.particle.io/platform/particle-connectivity/): Insights into integrated cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite smart SIM options and global roaming networks.
- [Devices](https://www.particle.io/devices/): Production-ready IoT hardware modules, development kits, and gateways (e.g., Boron, Muon, B Series).
- [Pricing](https://www.particle.io/pricing/): Scaling subscription tiers, developer sandbox allowances, and cellular data block options.
- [IoT Case Studies](https://www.particle.io/iot-case-studies/): Real-world enterprise customer deployment examples and success stories across different industries.
- [About Particle](https://www.particle.io/about-particle/): Corporate history, mission statement, executive leadership, and company background.
- [Contact Sales](https://www.particle.io/sales/): Direct consulting form for enterprise scale, custom pricing, and IoT architecture evaluations.
- [Blog](https://www.particle.io/blog/): Corporate news, product announcements, and high-level technical insights from the Particle team.

## Technical documentation

- [Documentation Home](https://docs.particle.io/): The primary developer portal mapping all guides and reference material.
- [Quickstart Guide](https://docs.particle.io/quickstart/boron/): Step-by-step onboarding for setting up Particle hardware.
- [Device OS Reference](https://docs.particle.io/reference/device-os/firmware/boron/): Comprehensive C++ firmware API reference for edge devices.
- [Cloud API Reference](https://docs.particle.io/reference/device-cloud/api/): REST API references for securely managing devices, webhooks, and data streams.
- [Developer CLI](https://docs.particle.io/tutorials/developer-tools/cli/): Command-line tool instructions for advanced flashing and device management.
- [Integrations](https://docs.particle.io/integrations/integrations/aws/): Guides on streaming device data into external cloud infrastructure like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

## Developer tools and portals

- [Particle Console](https://console.particle.io/): The centralized web interface used for managing device fleets and product deployment.
- [Web IDE](https://build.particle.io/build): Cloud-based compiler and code editor for building device firmware.
- [Particle Store](https://store.particle.io/): E-commerce storefront to purchase individual developer kits, SoMs, and gateways.

## Community and support

- [Particle Community](https://community.particle.io/): Public developer forums for troubleshooting, technical peer support, and code sharing.
- [Support Portal](https://support.particle.io/): Official enterprise customer support help desk and ticketing system.

## Optional

- [Compare Particle](https://www.particle.io/compare/): Analytical matrices comparing Particle's infrastructure to alternative IoT platforms.
- [IoT Guides and Resources](https://www.particle.io/iot-guides-and-resources/): Deep-dive educational whitepapers and industry insights.